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Dark Nights: includes #11 Dark Descent and #7 Dark Dream # CarpathianChristine Feehan USA Avon 2012 0062219022 / 9780062219022 Soft cover New Book A-format #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan revisits and expands her classic novella Dark Descent, bringing to breathtaking new life her story of an immortal Carpathian hunter, a beautiful adventurer, and their dangerous journey toward an unforeseen destiny and an undying love. In a cave of mystery and wonder deep in the Carpathian Mountains, bodyguard Joie Sanders encounters a most remarkable being. Proud, strong, immortal, he is called Traian--an ageless hunter locked in a life-and-death battle with enemy vampires--and he will be her salvation in a labyrinth protected by the ingenious traps of a mysterious ancient race. What awaits them in the darkness is not known, and each step could be their last--as their destined path leads them toward a fiery passion that will illuminate the perilous dark night. Also includes the previously published Carpathian short story Dark Dream. About the Author Christine Feehan has had more than forty novels published, including four series which have hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. She is pleased to have made it onto numerous other bestseller lists as well, including Publishers Weekly, USA Today, Washington Post, BookScan, B. Dalton, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waldenbooks, Ingram, Borders, Rhapsody Book Club, and Walmart. In addition to being a nominee for the Romance Writers of America's RITA(R) Award, she has received many honors throughout her career, including a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times and the Borders 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Magic Before Christmas: #1 Magic in the Wind #2 The Twilight Before Christmas # Sea Haven / Drake SistersChristine Feehan Hachette Australia Piatkus 2013 0349402183 / 9780349402185 Soft cover New Book Seven sisters. . . and a legacy of magical secrets. From bestselling author Christina Feehan comes two stunning stories from the Drake Sisters series. Combined into one edition, Magic in the Wind and The Twilight Before Christmas are the perfect duo for the holiday season. . . About the Author New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan has received numerous honours including being a nominee for the Romance Writers of America RITA and receiving a Career Achievement Award from Romantic Times.
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Fantasy: The Awakening #1 Leopard PeopleChristine Feehan and and Sabrina Jeffries and Emma Holly and Elda Minger USA Jove 2002 0515132764 / 9780515132762 Soft cover New Book In these four novellas by today's hottest romance writers, a Victorian widow auctions off her most prized possession: herself...a beautiful jungle explorer discovers her own wild side...a bloodthirsty beauty gives in to her darkest desires...and a young woman turns an all-male academy into a school for seduction. You have nothing to lose...but your inhibitions. The Awakening Christine Feehan Maggie returns to the place of her birth and her world suddenly turns into a sensual, but dangerous delight. The rainforest holds secrets of her birthright and a mysterious man, as predatory as any of the animals, waiting in the very heart of the jungle for her arrival. Under the blazing heat of the Borneo sun . . . . . . a beautiful naturalist's dream comes true -- to live among the feral jungle creatures. But an untamed, irresistible beast of another sort forces her to explore her own wild side.
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Hot Blooded: Dark Hunger #14 Carpathian / Awaiting Moonrise / The Night Owl / Seduction's GiftChristine Feehan and Maggie Shayne and Emma Holly and Angela Knight USA Jove 2004 0515136964 / 9780515136968 Soft cover New Book A super sensual collection of novellas about sexy supernatural predators and their "prey" by four hot "New York Times" bestselling authors. Includes a new Carpathian novella from Christine Feehan, along with works by Maggie Shayne, Emma Holly, and Angela Knight. DARK HUNGER by Christine Feehan In a dark jungle a beautiful activist liberates animals from a secret laboratory-and stumbles across an unexpected prisoner. She releases the Carpathian from his bonds-only to unleash his voracious appetite on herself.... AWAITING MOONRISE by Maggie Shayne A science professor enters the steamy bayou to find a new species of animal, convinced that its presence is behind the stories of lycanthropy in the region, but finds herself tempted by a legendary creature straight out of her most sensual nightmare.... THE NIGHT OWL by Emma Holly Little ever seams to stir in the sleepy woods of a small Vermont town, until a new owner takes over the exclusive local inn. He is centuries old and has traveled far and wide to find his queen-and now nothing will stop him from claiming her.... SEDUCTION'S GIFT by Angela Knight All's fair in the war between desire and resistance when a lady cop pulls over a speeder-and finds an immoral lover who is determined to seduce her into accepting her own passionate destiny..
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Hot Blooded: Dark Hunger #14 Carpathian / Awaiting Moonrise / The Night Owl / Seduction's Gift [used book]Christine Feehan and Maggie Shayne and Emma Holly and Angela Knight USA Jove 2004 0515136964 / 9780515136968 Soft cover Good Book A-format A super sensual collection of novellas about sexy supernatural predators and their "prey" by four hot "New York Times" bestselling authors. Includes a new Carpathian novella from Christine Feehan, along with works by Maggie Shayne, Emma Holly, and Angela Knight. DARK HUNGER by Christine Feehan In a dark jungle a beautiful activist liberates animals from a secret laboratory-and stumbles across an unexpected prisoner. She releases the Carpathian from his bonds-only to unleash his voracious appetite on herself.... AWAITING MOONRISE by Maggie Shayne A science professor enters the steamy bayou to find a new species of animal, convinced that its presence is behind the stories of lycanthropy in the region, but finds herself tempted by a legendary creature straight out of her most sensual nightmare.... THE NIGHT OWL by Emma Holly Little ever seams to stir in the sleepy woods of a small Vermont town, until a new owner takes over the exclusive local inn. He is centuries old and has traveled far and wide to find his queen-and now nothing will stop him from claiming her.... SEDUCTION'S GIFT by Angela Knight All's fair in the war between desire and resistance when a lady cop pulls over a speeder-and finds an immoral lover who is determined to seduce her into accepting her own passionate destiny..
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Edge of Darkness 3in1 Dark Crime #27 Carpathian, Dead by Twilight, Cimarron SpiritChristine Feehan and Maggie Shayne and Lori Herter USA Jove 2015 0515156213 / 9780515156218 Soft cover New Book Mass Market Take an all-new excursion in the world of the Carpathians from #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Christine Feehan joined here by Maggie Shayne and Lori Herter, two other masters of vampire romance in an original anthology that takes dark fantasy to rapturous new heights. "Dark Crime" by Christine Feehan Blaze knows who killed her father and she has merciless plans for payback. Until a phone call from a seductive stranger pleads with her to wait. Retribution is in his blood, too. Now, he and Blaze will be united in the blood of the guilty. Tonight, vengeance is theirs. "Dead by Twilight" by Maggie Shayne Bloodsuckers may be an accepted minority but one of them is getting away with murder. Until a female vamp teams with a mortal detective to end the killing spree. Now the night belongs to them and so does every pleasure and danger lurking in the shadows. "Cimarron Spirit "by Lori Herter While excavating an Anasazi ruin, archeologist Annie Carmichael uncovers the resting place of a centuries-old vampire who finds in Annie the liberating mate he has longed for. But how much is Annie expected or willing to surrender for the man she now desires?"
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Into the Dark: The Darkest Fire #1 Lords of the Underworld / The Amazon's Curse #5 Atlantis / The Darkest PrisonGena Showalter USA Harlequin Books 2010 0373774516 / 9780373774517 Soft cover New Book Three otherworldly tales from the master of paranormal romance...and a brand-new Lords of the Underworld bonus guide! "The Darkest Fire"--a Lords of the Underworld prequel Geryon is the guardian of hell, more monster than man. Kadence is the goddess of Oppression, more angel than woman. Together they will enter the flames to battle a dangerous horde of demon lords--and discover a passion unlike any other. "The Amazon's Curse"--a tale of Atlantis Zane, a fierce vampire warrior, has been enslaved by the Amazons. Nola, a lovely Amazon soldier, has been cursed with invisibility. Now, these two stubborn enemies must overcome the pasts that haunt them and embrace a love that can set them free.... "The Darkest Prison"--a Lords of the Underworld tale Once, Atlas, the Titan god of Strength, was the Greek goddess Nike's slave. Now, he is her master. And soon these sworn rivals destined to destroy each other will be forced to risk everything for a chance at love....
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Lord of the Vampires 4in1 Lord of the Vampires / The Darkest Angel / The Amazon's Curse #5 Atlantis / The DarkesGena Showalter USA Harlequin Books 2011 0373837720 / 9780373837724 Soft cover New Book Once upon a time...the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs...and time is running out.... Nicolai the vampire was renowned for his virility, but in a twist of fate, the Dark Seducer had become a sex slave in the kingdom of Delfina--stripped of his precious timepiece and his memory. All that remained was a primal need for freedom, revenge...and Jane Parker, the only woman who could help him rediscover his destiny.
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After Dark: The Darkest Angel / Shadow HunterGena Showalter and Kait Ballenger USA Harlequin Books 2013 037377852X / 9780373778522 Soft cover New Book Mass Market www.KaitBallenger.com www.GenaShowalter.com A timeless seduction A unique temptation And a whole world of dark desires... From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter The Darkest Angel Winged warrior Lysander has been alive for centuries, and yet he's never known desire--until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of his enemy, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the untouched Lysander into temptation. He may try to evade her attempts, but even the most iron-willed demon assassin can resist for only so long.... And from rising star Kait Ballenger Shadow Hunter Vampire hunter Damon Brock's first assignment with the Execution Underground is Rochester, New York. But he isn't the only hunter in town gunning for vamp blood. Tiffany Solow is ruthless when it comes to slaying the monsters that destroyed her family--and she works solo. But when she meets the mysterious hunter who wants more than just her turf, the line between good and evil blurs as they must decide between their lifelong beliefs...and their newfound desires.
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Heart of Darkness: The Darkest Angel / Love Me to Death / Lady of the NileGena Showalter and Maggie Shayne and Susan Krinard USA Harlequin Books 2009 0373774311 / 9780373774319 Soft cover New Book From the masters of paranormal romance, three brand-new tales of seduction... "The Darkest Angel" by Gena Showalter "A Lords of the Underworld tale" An iron-willed demon assassin, the angel Lysander has never known lust--until he meets Bianka. Spawned from the bloodline of Lucifer, the beautiful but deadly Harpy is determined to lead the pure-hearted Lysander into temptation.... "Love Me to Death" by Maggie Shayne Twenty-two years ago four teenage boys were convicted of a young girl's murder. Now, in the form of a beautiful woman, the "victim" is seeking vengeance. And only one man dares to dig into the past to uncover its secrets... and set her free. "Lady of the Nile" by Susan Krinard Lady Tameri believes herself to be the reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian princess, and Leo Erskine has set out to prove her wrong...never dreaming that the two of them are about to discover a prophecy that will bind them together forever.
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Shifter Mates 2in1 Shifters Unbound Omnibus #4.5 Lone Wolf #5.5 Feral HeatJennifer Ashley USA Berkley Books 2015 042526694X / 9780425266946 Soft cover New Book Mass Market A sexy Shifters Unbound Anthology, including the novellas Lone Wolf and Feral Heat Together in one volume for the first time, two sexy paranormal tales of untamed passion, uncontrollable attraction, and unquenchable desire. In Lone Wolf, Ellison Rowe is a wolf Shifter and a self-proclaimed cowboy, but he's still searching for someone to ease his loneliness. Maria is a human taking refuge among the Shifters, trying to move on from her haunted past. When Ellison and Maria team up, the passion between them is undeniable-as is the hope that their love is just what they both need to start anew. In Feral Heat, Jace Warden finds himself in close quarters with beautiful and courageous shifter Deni Rowe when he travels to Austin to find a way to free all Shifters from their Collars. As Deni and Jace work together, they feel the mate bond begin. But Deni has troubles of her own, and even Jace's fierce devotion might not be enough to help her. About the Author: New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Jennifer Ashley writes historical and paranormal romance as Jennifer Ashley; paranormal romance and urban fantasy as Allyson James; and mysteries as Ashley Gardner. Jennifer's novels have won RWA's RITA and RT Reviewer's Choice awards among others.
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Tales from the Otherworld #2 Otherworld TalesKelley Armstrong UK Orbit 2010 184149917X / 9781841499178 Soft cover New Book A-format A new collection of short stories by bestselling author Kelley Armstrong Kelley Armstrong's gripping and imaginative short stories are brought together in a fantastic new collection. A young vampire learns the heavy price of his new existence; black witch Eve Levine meets Kristof Nast, her soul mate and her nemesis; Lucas Cortez, lawyer, sorcerer and unwilling heir to his father's Cabal, sets out on a case that will change his destiny; Paige Winterbourne discovers just how fraught a white (witch) wedding can be and Elena Michaels begins her unwitting journey to a new life ? as the only female werewolf in the world ...These brilliant, self-contained stories are a perfect introduction to the series and a wonderful addition to the existing novels. Tales From the Otherworld will delight fans and curious new readers alike.
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Blood Lite III: AftertasteKevin J. Anderson and Jim Butcher and Sherrilyn Kenyon and Kelley Armstrong and Heather Graham USA Pocket Books 2012 1451636245 / 9781451636246 Soft cover New Book Sink your teeth into a smorgasbord of macabre morsels laced with horrific humor in this all-new Blood Lite collection! Whether you shriek with laughter or scream in fear . . . well, that's simply a matter of taste. Jim Butcher's wizardly PI Harry Dresden pranks some high-tech monster seekers--and attempts to save a friend's son whose life-energy is slowly being drained by an unknown adversary in "I Was a Teenage Bigfoot." The Author from Hell has dropped dead, but a stressed-out editor is harassed by her emails from beyond the grave in Sherrilyn Kenyon's "A Day in the Life." The flesh is weak-- and possibly even rotting--as a teenage virgin werewolf discovers on a visit to a brothel in Kelley Armstrong's "V Plates." Murder comes alive in "Mannequin," by Heather Graham, as two thrill-seeking couples "axe" for trouble at a B&B with a bloody history. "Plus twenty-six other tales to tempt and terrorize you. . . ."" "
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Deep Kiss of Winter: Untouchable #8 Immortals After Dark / Tempt me Eternally #4 Alien HuntressKresley Cole and Gena Showalter USA Pocket Star 2010 1451600054 / 9781451600056 Soft cover New Book Mass Market #1 "NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLING AUTHOR KRESLEY COLE delivers a breathtaking tale of a brutal vampire soldier about to know love for the first time . . . and a Valkyrie aching for his touch. Murdoch Wroth will stop at nothing to claim Daniela--the delicate Valkyrie who makes his heart beat for the first time in three hundred years. Yet the exquisite Danii is part ice fey, and her freezing skin can't be touched by anyone but her own kind without inflicting pain beyond measure. Can they conquer an agony of frustration and slake the overwhelming desire burning between them? "NEW YORK TIMES "AND "USA TODAY "BESTSELLING AUTHOR GENA SHOWALTER puts a daring spin on a tale of huntress and hunted . . . and concocts a sensual chemistry that is positively explosive. With only skin-to-skin contact, Aleaha Love can change her appearance, assume any identity. Now she's an AIR (alien investigation and removal) agent on a mission to capture a group of otherworldly warriors. Only she is held captive when dangerously seductive Breean, a golden-skinned, iron-willed commander, threatens her new life--and for the first time, Aleaha wants only to be herself.
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Overcome 3in1 Breed Series Ombibus: #6 The Breed Next Door #13 In a Wolf's Embrace #15 A Jaguar's KissLora Leigh USA Berkley 2015 0425277739 / 9780425277737 Soft cover New Book Trade Paperback The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bengal's Quest ignites the most dangerous instincts known to man, woman, and beast in these Breed novellas, collected in one volume for the first time. Lyra thinks her new neighbor looks too good to be true. But Tarek Jordan is even more than he seems: a Breed Enforcer on the run. And even though he wants her, Tarek knows Lyra could get burned-unless she embraces the danger that comes with loving a Breed. Matthias and Grace are meant to mate-until he commits an act too shocking to ignore. Grace knew that the hot Breed was dangerous, but now, she fears for her own life. Yet she wonders: could it be part of some insidious plan? For there are forces determined to tear them apart and destroy what's left of the man within. Jaguar Breed Saban Broussard has a job to do: guard the first instructor chosen to teach Breed children. But with just one kiss and his touch, the mating phenomena begins that will tie Natalie Ricci to him forever. Unless a shadow from her past gets them both killed. About the Author: Lora Leigh is the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author of the Breed novels including Rule Breaker and Stygian's Honor, the Nauti Boys series which includes Nautier and Wilder, Nauti and Wild, and Nauti Boy, and the Nauti Girls series: Nauti Enchantress, The Nauti Girls, and Nauti Temptress.
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After Moonrise: Possessed / HauntedP. C. Cast and Gena Showalter USA Harlequin Books 2013 0373778228 / 9780373778225 Soft cover New Book Join two of the biggest names in paranormal romance on a breathtaking journey to a world where ghosts live on and love never dies... "Possessed"" " #1 "New York Times" Bestselling Author P.C. Cast Being a psychic detective who can channel only negative emotions makes Kent Raef good at catching murderers, but bad at maintaining relationships. Then Lauren Wilcox arrives with a most intriguing case: her twin sister has been murdered and is communing with Lauren's spirit--and sharing her body. Raef's the only one who can track the killer and free the spirit. But soon he begins to wonder just which twin he wants to save...and why. "Haunted"" " "New York Times" Bestselling Author Gena Showalter Artist Aurora Harper is convinced she's witnessed a crime--a murder so brutal she's repressed the memories, only to paint the scene by the light of the moon. Now she needs her new neighbor, Detective Levi Reid, to help her track down the victim--and the killer. Levi's dealing with his own memory issues, but one thing he knows for sure: Harper is meant to be his, and nothing can take her away from him--not in this life...and not in death.
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On the Prowl 4in1 Anthology: Alpha and Omega, Inhuman, Buying Trouble, Mona Lisa BetwiningPatricia Briggs and Eileen Wilks and Karen Chance and Sunny USA Berkley Books 2007 0425216594 / 9780425216590 Soft cover New Book Mass Market Anna's life changes completely when the son of the werewolf king comes to visit. He's there to quell unrest in the pack, but definitely makes Anna feel anything but calm. Patricia Briggs's Alpha and Omega. Kai can sense thoughts and desires, and what she can sense in her neighbour could be dangerous. But he has a secret gift too. Eileen Wilks's Inhuman. In a New York auction house, a Lord of the Fey crosses paths with a fiery mage. But what's really up for grabs here? Karen Chance's Buying Trouble. Among the children of the moon, Mona Lisa is destined to be alone. Then she meets a man who could be her salvation - or her downfall. Sunny's Mona Lisa Betwining. About The Author: Patricia Briggs graduated from Montana State University with degrees in history and German. She worked for a while as a substitute teacher but now writes full-time. Patricia Briggs lives in the Pacific Northwest.
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Dark Bites: A Dark Hunter Short Story CollectionSherrilyn Kenyon USA St. Martin's Press 2014 1250054990 / 9781250054999 Soft cover New Book Mass Market #1 New York Times "bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon finally delivers what her fans have been craving with Dark Bites: A complete collection of novellas from the world of the Dark-Hunters." " "Sherrilyn Kenyon takes readers from the Dark-Hunters to the demigods, from Dream-Hunters to demons, and everything in between. Dangerous and exciting, each story is one thrill ride after the next, proving time and again how Sherrilyn has captivated millions of readers worldwide. Now, her fans are invited to go deep into Kenyon's rich and imaginative world--including stories previously exclusive to her website, and one that was never published before this collection--and experience the heart-racing moments that never stop coming!IT 3.1. PHANTOM LOVER 3.2. A DARK-HUNTER CHRISTMAS 6.1. WINTER BORN 10.1. A HARD DAY’S NIGHT SEARCHER 10.2. UNTIL DEATH WE DO PART 11.1. FEAR THE DARKNESS 15.1. WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD 15.2. SHADOW OF THE MOON 23.1. HOUSE OF THE RISING SON
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